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Hydrogen peroxide

IUPAC: hydrogen peroxide

H2O2 Inorganic Compounds CAS 7722-84-1
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Formula / NotationH2O2
CAS Number7722-84-1
Molecular Weight34.015
Melting Point31.3 °F (NTP, 1992)
Boiling Point302.4 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
Density1.11 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink
Solubilitygreater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 72 °F (NTP, 1992)
AppearanceHydrogen peroxide, aqueous solution, stabilized, with more than 60% hydrogen peroxide appears as a colorless liquid. Vapors may irritate the eyes and mucous membranes. Under prolonged exposure to f...
Also Known As7722-84-1; oxydol; perhydrol; Superoxol; Interox; Hydrogen dioxide; Inhibine; Peroxaan; Albone; Hioxyl
CategoryInorganic Compounds

What is Hydrogen peroxide?

Peroxides is compounds of structure ROOR'. It has a role as an oxidising agent. It contains a peroxy group.

Formula & Notation

H2O2

IUPAC Name: hydrogen peroxide

Other Names / Synonyms: 7722-84-1; oxydol; perhydrol; Superoxol; Interox; Hydrogen dioxide; Inhibine; Peroxaan; Albone; Hioxyl

Properties & Characteristics

Appearance: Hydrogen peroxide, aqueous solution, stabilized, with more than 60% hydrogen peroxide appears as a colorless liquid. Vapors may irritate the eyes and mucous membranes. Under prolonged exposure to f.... Molecular formula: H2O2. Molecular weight: 34.015 g/mol. Boiling point: 302.4 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992). Melting point: 31.3 °F (NTP, 1992). Density: 1.11 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink. Solubility: greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 72 °F (NTP, 1992). Vapor pressure: 1 mmHg at 59.5 °F (NTP, 1992). LogP: -0.9.

Physical Data

PropertyValue
Melting Point31.3 °F (NTP, 1992)
Boiling Point302.4 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
Density1.11 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink
Molecular Weight34.015
Solubilitygreater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 72 °F (NTP, 1992)
AppearanceHydrogen peroxide, aqueous solution, stabilized, with more than 60% hydrogen peroxide appears as a colorless liquid. Vapors may irritate the eyes and mucous membranes. Under prolonged exposure to f...

Uses & Applications

Used in industrial processes, materials science, semiconductor manufacture, ceramics, or as a catalyst.

Safety Information

May be corrosive, toxic, or an oxidising agent. Handle in well-ventilated area. Consult SDS before use.

Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.

Key Facts

Term Hydrogen peroxide
Formula H2O2
CAS Number 7722-84-1
Molecular Weight 34.015
Synonyms 7722-84-1; oxydol; perhydrol; Superoxol; Interox; Hydrogen dioxide; Inhibine; Peroxaan; Albone; Hioxyl

Frequently Asked Questions

Peroxides is compounds of structure ROOR'. It has a role as an oxidising agent. It contains a peroxy group.

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